Celestial hemisphere:  Northern  ·  Constellation: Leo (Leo)  ·  Contains:  M 105  ·  NGC 3379  ·  NGC 3384  ·  NGC 3389
Messier 105, Mark Spruce
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Messier 105

Messier 105, Mark Spruce
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Messier 105

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Messier 105, also known as NGC3379 is an E1 elliptical galaxy. It is still forming new stars but very slowly. It is approximately 36 Mly away and can be found in the constellation of Leo. It was first discovered and recorded in 1781 by Pierre Méchain

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Messier 105, Mark Spruce

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